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A pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) on a dark background.

Bose unveils next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better noise cancellation, plus 2 new portable speakers – all in color options I love

By Carrie Marshall published

The best noise-cancelling earbuds just got even better, and more fun

Earbuds & Airpods
Meze Audio Poet open-back headphones on a wooden table

Meze Audio Poet review: audiophile-grade listening headphones you could dive into

By James Grimshaw published

The Meze Audio Poet headphones offer stunning depth and clarity, and aren't too shabby to look at, either....

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The AirPods Pro 2 on top of ice

Maybe AirPods Pro 3 really are coming this year, based on a hint in iOS 26

By Matt Bolton published

We've had mixed reports about Apple next-gen earbuds, but a picture is starting to form…

Earbuds & Airpods
Beats Studio Buds Plus and Beats Studio Pro headphones stand in front of the TechRadar logo

The best Beats headphones for all budgets, tested and recommended by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

From wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.

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Breggz Zohn-1 RTW and custom-fit, in a listening session

I tried the $1.8k 'hearable' earbuds and I fear ChapGPT may have left these niche brands behind

By Becky Scarrott published

Sorry, but the Zohn-1 RTW are a hard sell now that Breggz has dropped its 'in-ear computer' tagline – and I'm worried they're just another ChatGPT casualty.

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Sonos Ace headphones worn by a woman by a pool

Sonos just added 4 big free upgrades for its Ace headphones, including one of their most-requested features from fans

By Jacob Krol published

TrueCinema and TV Audio Swap for two pair at once are here at last, along with more features

Wireless Headphones
The Earfun Tune Pro atop a bronze table.

Earfun Tune Pro review: budget over-ear headphones with an amazing battery that, er, don't sound good

By Tom Bedford published

Spoiler alert: the Earfun Wave Pro's cousin misses the mark

Wireless Headphones
The best budget wireless earbuds against a violet background

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

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Astell & Kern Luna shot on a white background

Astell & Kern's new titanium earbuds with planar magnetic drivers are the portable music upgrade of my dreams – but my wallet's nightmare

By Carrie Marshall published

Astell & Kern's luxury IEMs are inspired by the moon and priced like a space rocket

Earbuds & Airpods
AirPods 4 with the case open, held in a man's hand

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 will get two useful free upgrades in iOS 26

By Matt Bolton published

Some AirPods models get clearer voice pickups and a handy new camera option – but not all.

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